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Committee asks OMV to study special ID for citizens with Alzheimer’s and dementia
Summary
House Concurrent Resolution 42, filed by Rep. Walters, asks the Office of Motor Vehicles to study creating a specialized state identification card to help identify people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias; the committee reported the resolution favorably.
The House Transportation Committee on May 19 voted to report House Concurrent Resolution 42, which urges the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) to study the necessity and feasibility of creating special-state identification cards for citizens with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
Sponsor Representative Walters said the study would examine whether a dedicated card—potentially using a recognizable color or marker—could help police, hospital staff, and others identify and assist individuals who are lost or vulnerable due to cognitive impairment. The resolution asks OMV to assess existing practices in other jurisdictions, determine administrative requirements, and consider privacy protections.
Representative Jackson moved to report the resolution favorably and the committee approved the action with no recorded objections.
What happened next: HCR 42 will be reported favorably and the OMV has been asked to study the proposal and report findings as appropriate.
Sources: Committee proceedings and public testimony during the May 19 House Transportation Committee hearing.
